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  1. cornish wood burner
    I have an ash stump almost 3 ft diameter on a hedge that I intend to re-lay. It was done well over 20 years ago judging by 12 to 14 inch stems from the horizontals so I would like to cut it really tight, start again and lay the regrowth. My question is- Will this ash survive being cut to around 12 inches above its roots. I know its almost impossible to kill smaller ash but do you think there will there be a problem with this size and age.
  2. cornish wood burner
    I use an old ride on mower to keep the brambles and bracken down between my planted trees. It would keep your unwanted trees, etc down IF the ground was even enough. I cut mine every month, much easier than a strimmer.
  3. cornish wood burner
    That's always a problem. Always worth keeping records of bearing sizes/numbers as you come across them. Photos might be a help for you too. Sometimes you can access/ measure a bearing or shaft without removal or in the course of doing another job. Verniers start from about £7 so might be a good investment for you.
  4. cornish wood burner
    For general engineering use, SKF has a very good reputation but never had any problms with RHP or Timken either. Biggest price difference will be dealers markup rather than quality unless you go really cheap. If you go to a reputable bearing supplier/ factor they will not sell you rubbish anyway. Biggest thing for longevity is regular maintenance/greasing. Leave it too long and the grease ways get blocked and the bearing fails because the grease cannot get where it should. Best thing as everyone knows is little and often, rarely done that way though.
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    Mileage will have an effect as will load size. Normally a 10 ton load is a few pounds more than a 20 ton load. I was quoted £23 for 803 in 20 ton loads a few months ago and changed supplier because I thought it was way too dear. I can't remember exactly how much I paid but I think about £15/ton delivered. Should better that next time.
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    Overheating is the only down side. A simple check is to fill rad to the top and check for bubbles. Look for signs of head removal recently. Check oil for water contamination ie custard type deposit. Its been known for an overheated engine that's blown a head gasket to have a new one and sold on. Worth a look at these points to be safe.
  7. cornish wood burner
    You need to make sure you don't make it so narrow that it becomes unstable. I have widened several tipping trailers, some of which tipped sideways. Just something for you to consider.
  8. cornish wood burner
    If you can get them off in normal working hours your bearing factor will measure them and give you a match. Alternatively a vernier is cheap as chips so you could measure your self. Also there should be numbers on the bearing.
  9. cornish wood burner
    It won't be a tight fit but if you have 1mm of wear I think I would be inclined to replace the part. If it moves when being used and starts to vibrate then you might cause damage to the machine.
  10. cornish wood burner
    I wonder if that's their policy or you are just unlucky with the office you deal with. I know of at least one single load offer and a few others who have gone to them so out of interest I will enquire how they got on.
  11. cornish wood burner
    Could even be a combination of a few faults, one drive motor or valve could be leaking /passing a bit but a new pump with more flow and pressure would overcome the other problem. Might be better to save your money for a new motor etc if this is the case. Just a thought
  12. cornish wood burner
    Had some 44 to 60inch 12 ft long delivered and lifted by crane so between two and three tons. I would think most timber lorries would lift that. I buy a few thousand tons a year and find its hassle free. You just have to find the right supplier. If you can find a cutter on here to supply you then probably the cheapest. Alternatively if all else fails contact Euro forest, I would think they would help you out as they have many contacts and will organise the whole thing.
  13. cornish wood burner
    We have the same starting problem. Two of us have listened and would say that sometimes no audible cough. I think we might have to count number of pulls for best results. Changed plug, good spark, do not use decompressor, like it from new. When it runs cuts fine but it can wear you out before it starts.
  14. cornish wood burner
    No good running if you are going in the wrong direction
  15. cornish wood burner
    Always the way, sods law. Best to pretend to look for forklifts then you will find a good digger cheap. Good luck with it
  16. cornish wood burner
    Why bobcat. Just because a bobcat would not be safe that's no reason to give up on your plan. You could look for a wide wheel base rough terrain forklift. Should be more maneuverable than a 35 and safer than a bobcat.
  17. cornish wood burner
    You are obviously dealing with the wrong contractors. Do it all the time and get charged by the hour, plus traveling time of course. I hour today saved us a couple of man days work. They will often fit you in if they finish a job midday.
  18. cornish wood burner
    Not familiar with the machine but has it a fuel cut off solenoid ? If so have you checked it has power to it and does it work?
  19. cornish wood burner
    This one is for a friend of mine who asked my advice. He's limited on garage size and a smaller tractor would also be easier to transport if needing repair etc. He was thinking Siromer as a dealer is close but gears and no live PTO so not ideal. I grew up with tractors but the compacts are new to me, hence the post. It sounds like the small ones are best with hydrostatic as single clutch. Iveco I like the sound of the Yanmar, when my ride on mower expires I might look at one as I have the same requirements. Thanks to all for the info much appreciated.
  20. cornish wood burner
    I emptied most of my machines before the winter and flushed with aspen. Some seem to run OK but a couple seem they might need a retune before working for their living. Storing wet seems to make sense even if you revert to mixed fuel when used in anger. Alternatively retune to aspen and forget.
  21. cornish wood burner
    As you know 4 wheel steer makes it very maneuverable. Good choice I would say.
  22. cornish wood burner
    No live drive. Put the clutch down to stop forward motion keep it in gear and the PTO still runs. Dual clutch or independent PTO would be what is required presumably.
  23. cornish wood burner
    You can soon get into trouble across a slope. Presumably you want to stack in which case any lifting will move the centre of gravity further down the slope towards the lower wheel 100mm for every metre lift. (already off centre before you start) Add to that a narrow machine, extra weight compressing the lower wheel which then moves the c.o.g further and even worse skid steer then easy to flip it over. Use a plumb bob from however high you want to go with the wheel base marked below and you will see how safe it looks. We have a telehandler with a 3 ton lift so fairly wide and if you lift high across a slope it doesn't feel good. Single stack and keep low should just about be OK but skid steer is the last thing I would want on a slope, they frighten the life out of me, no other options possible like a small telehandler?
  24. cornish wood burner
    To save me some time with tractor specs can anyone tell me of a small compact that has dual clutch/live PTO. Requirements are, ideally around 5 k. 15 to 20 HP, main duty, grass cutting but it would be used for other light field tasks so link arms would be usefull. Physically smaller and lighter than a 35/135 please. Cheers
  25. cornish wood burner
    Hi NFG I bought the 365 for work because it was good value for money for what we needed and I totally agree it cuts very well. Hi OP My advice would be to handle or even better try as many of the saws that have been recommended as you can. Enjoy your saw hunting /using.

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